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Paragraph 20 Counting agents

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(1)

The returning officer must, no later than 24 hours after the nomination period ends, give each candidate written notice of the maximum number of counting agents each candidate may appoint.

(2)

A candidate may appoint one or more counting agents (up to the maximum number determined by the returning officer) by giving the returning officer written notice of the counting agent’s names and addresses no later than 21 days before the election day.

(3)

A counting agent is entitled to attend—

(a)

the sending of voting packs (if appointed before they are sent); and

(b)

the count.